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I've been looking for an active place that I can log my workouts, learn, laugh, help etc.

I started this journey about 5 years ago with no real idea of what I was doing but I was highlly motivated. Over the past 2 years I've really learned how to train smart. I took courses at the local community college for a WITS PT cert. I've been certified for almost 2 years now and through continuing education I have my vinyasa yoga endorsment, and my speical populations endorsment. The main reason I got into the classes is for myself, however it is slowly growing wings as a business venture out of pure conincidence. Anyway I'm not here to advertise I'm here to simply chat fitness.

My routine is very dynamic but everything is tantamount to nutrition.

I have my lifting periodized into 6 week cycles. Currently I'm lifting for strength gains for week 1 and its a 4 day a week split. Week 2 is MMA style circuit training which is something I'm new at, but its the best damn workout I've ever done.

I also do yoga 3-5 days a week. I mix that up either with a goal for deep stretching/ mobility, or strength, or both.

My training is very intense and focused, I think yoga has really helped with that. I'm 6'3" and 192 lbs. I have no idea my body fat percentage since its been a while but last year it was 9.8%

I do know that I started out at 240lbs and a size 38 waist. Now my waist is 32.

Any questions or comments are always welcome.

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"When I see guys working out for cosmetic reasons, I see vanity exposing them in the worst way, as cartoon characters, billboards for imbalance and insecurity. Strength reveals itself through character." -Henry Rollins

Everything is done at a very fast cadence with 2 minute rest between circuits

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"When I see guys working out for cosmetic reasons, I see vanity exposing them in the worst way, as cartoon characters, billboards for imbalance and insecurity. Strength reveals itself through character." -Henry Rollins

Welcome Crusty-KRAK! Its good to see you here, bro.
You have come a long way the last few years. Congrats, and GOOD WORK!

You possess the features and qualities to pull your spirit and heart within you to take a stand where everyone else has fallen and this endurance will spark the fire in you crowning your passions in life.

Look forward in taking the walk with you as you train this year, and work toward your personal goals!

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"When I see guys working out for cosmetic reasons, I see vanity exposing them in the worst way, as cartoon characters, billboards for imbalance and insecurity. Strength reveals itself through character." -Henry Rollins

Good job James. I have followed you for the passed couple of years or so, and you have much to be proud of.

Here's something to think about:

Its all in attitude and perception.

Nay-sayers are YOUR Yea-sayers.

You see, for naysayers, they don’t know how it’s like to achieve your goals at all. Everything they’re saying is just to scare you into going back where you came from. Why? Because they’re actually scared themselves. They’ve never done any of what you’re trying to do and they’re scared that you’ll succeed. They’re scared that if you succeed, it’ll show that they have been wrong all this while about life, and about their lives. They’re scared to discover that they’ve been undermining their potential and wasting their lives all this while.